Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound small white potatoes, halved; 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup red wine; 2 cups low-sodium beef broth; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional; 1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped; Sour cream, for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound small white potatoes, halved
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped
Sour cream, for serving

1
Toss the beef with the paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2
Coat in flour and shake off any excess.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the beef and cook undisturbed until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
5
Continue to cook, turning the beef as needed, until mostly browned, about 3 minutes more.
6
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the beef to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker; add the potatoes, mushrooms, carrots and onions and stir to combine.
7
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat.
8
Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil begins to turn brick-red, about 1 minute.
9
Add the flour and wine and whisk until thick (it's OK if there are some lumps).
10
Add the beef broth, thyme, caraway if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer, whisking; continue simmering and whisking until the gravy is smooth and thick, about 4 minutes.
11
Pour the gravy into the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
12
The meat and vegetables should be tender.
13
Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
14
Serve the stew in bowls with dollops of sour cream and a sprinkle of paprika.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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